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How Climate Change is Impacting Supply Chains Globally

Climate change is transforming how supply chains operate around the world. Rising temperatures and extreme weather conditions disrupt transportation networks, leading to delays and...
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The Role of Digital Tools in Managing Construction Supply Chains

The construction industry is changing rapidly. Most contractors are shifting from traditional management methods to digital ones. This change is due to the inefficiencies arising...
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Rebalancing the Supply-Chain: How the Middle East is a New Key Player in Africa’s...

By Dr Guy Kioni and Shlomo Roiter Jesner The global race for critical minerals is intensifying, with the Middle East emerging as a new strategic...
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How to Choose Logistics for Cargo Security

In today's complex and fast-paced world of trade and transportation, the need for secure and reliable logistics is more significant than ever. Navigating through...
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Sustainable Fulfillment: How Companies Are Cutting Their Carbon Footprint

Businesses worldwide are acting up as the globe becomes aware of the climate catastrophe. Even shipping and delivery companies, which are super crucial for...
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Mind the Trust Gap: How Trading Partners Can Stay Closely Aligned

By Kate Vitasek Team members use much different language when describing “good” versus “typical” trading partner relationships. Through assessments, companies can measure and address relationship...
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Bridging the Silos to Better Manage Risks

By Kamil J. Mizgier In every industry sector, companies are striving to overcome organisational hurdles to enhance their efficiency and productivity. Within the risk management...
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How Companies Can Build Human-Oriented Bonds with Their Suppliers and Retailers?

Interview with Dr Bruno Roque Cignacco  Discover how to transform your business relationships with suppliers and retailers through compassionate practices. In this interview, Dr. Bruno...
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How Global Companies Are Implementing Supplier Diversity Policies

By Anna Sáez de Tejada Cuenca and Gemma Berenguer It has become increasingly common for companies to implement supply-chain diversity to maintain a good image...
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The Role of Accurate Unit Conversions in Reducing Shipping Costs

In today's global business sprint, every penny counts. Shipping costs can slam on the brakes of your bottom line, but there's a hidden gem...
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How to Navigate the Complexities of the EU Supply Chain Law

By Bart A. De Muynck The EU's new Supply Chain Law compels companies to ensure responsible sourcing throughout their global operations. This requires mapping entire...
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The Evolving Landscape of Warehouse Management Systems in Europe

The face of Europe's warehouse landscape is changing dramatically. With the explosion of e-commerce into consumer use, requirements on omnichannel retail, and a market...
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How to Build a Resilient Organisation

Attributed to Loizos Heracleous, Professor of Strategy at Warwick Business School As macro factors such as economic trends, public health, war, technology development and...
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How to Make Your Warehouse Operations More Efficient and Cost-Effective

Running a warehouse may seem like a straightforward task, but it requires careful planning and clever processes to ensure optimal performance and profit. Thankfully,...
Cyber Supply Chain Risk Programme

A Practical Guide to Kick-starting Your Cyber Supply Chain Risk Programme

By Dr. Kamil J. Mizgier The digitalisation of global supply chains is unstoppable and there is no doubt about the upside potential it brings in...
Cold Chain

Is Your Cold Chain Efficient? Best Practices for Chemical and Perishable Goods

Effectively managing and monitoring temperature-sensitive and perishable items is vital to cold chain processes. Without a well-planned cold chain strategy, you risk wasting products...
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Supply Chain Excellence: The Top Executive Education Programs in 2024

Where requirements and expectations are constantly changing, executive education is instrumental in dynamic industries like supply chain management. Introduction It’s no secret that supply chains were...
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Managing Risk in a Modular Economy

By Kamil J. Mizgier The business world is constantly changing, at a pace which humans are not able to catch up with. The premise of...
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The Power of Load Calculators in Global Shipping

In the intricate world of global shipping, precision and efficiency are paramount. Achieving a delicate balance between cargo load, space utilization, and cost-effectiveness can...
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How To Streamline Your Food Processing Operations

Streamlining food processing operations is crucial for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. In the dynamic and competitive food...
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On Economic Supply Chain Risk Capital

By Kamil J. Mizgier Economic risk capital is an established risk management framework used by firms in the financial services industry to drive their capital...

Risk Mitigation: Tips To Safeguard Your International Shipments 

In the dynamic world of international trade, businesses traverse seas and skies to transport goods across borders, underscoring its role as a cornerstone of...
Building the Data Foundations of Supply Chain Decarbonisation

Building the Data Foundations of Supply Chain Decarbonisation

By Hervé Legenvre The journey towards the decarbonisation of supply chains requires harmonised and reliable information on emissions as well as industry collaborations by not-for-profit...

Digital Strategies for Proactive Supplier Risk Management

By Kamil J. Mizgier By learning to proactively manage supplier risks through digital strategies, companies can mitigate the adverse effects of disruptions, enhance supply chain...
Logistics

A Guide to Dodging Shipping Slip-ups in Export, Import, and Logistics

Global trade is the backbone to modern life. It’s the industry that moves and transports the goods we all use and depend on daily....
Should You Invest in a Warehouse Management System

Should You Invest in a Warehouse Management System?

Margins are shrinking in the warehousing industry. Customers expect to have their orders fulfilled around the clock, and an Australian warehouse management system is...
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Sustainability in Retail: How to Build a Green Supply Chain

By Indiana Lee As consumers grow more eco-conscious, sustainability has emerged as one of the primary goals across most industries. In a recent Global Consumer...
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How Do I Find a Reliable Packaging Manufacturer?

When you want quality packaging with class, your packaging supplier can make a significant impact. Finding a reliable packaging manufacturer is important to ensure...
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Inking Sustainability: The ESG Journey of Taiwan Paper Industry

By YANG, ZI HAN, Asia Correspondent, The European Business Review The recent inauguration of the Taiwan Carbon Solution Exchange (TCX) marked a monumental step in...
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Top 8 Benefits of BI Dashboards in Supply Chains

In the age of digital disruption, where data is the lifeblood of business, supply chain management has transcended its traditional role to become a...
Construction

Navigating The Building Approvals Process For Construction And Renovations

Are you planning a construction or renovation project and feeling overwhelmed by the building approvals process? Navigating the maze of codes, regulations, and permits...
Small Business Supply Chain

5 Ways to Improve the Small Business Supply Chain

Small businesses tackle a range of challenges on a day-to-day basis, from competing against major companies for market share to managing finances and cash...
Warehouse

Breaking the Bottlenecks: Strategies for Improving Warehouse Productivity

Warehouse managers must do everything in their power to maintain high productivity levels and avoid delays within the wider supply chain. There are many...
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7 Tips for Making the Right Food Processing Equipment Purchase 

Food processing equipment includes all types of machinery used in the packaging, manufacturing, and harvesting of food products. However, there are so many different...
Tips for Finding Reliable Suppliers on Industrial Goods Sourcing Platforms in China

Tips for Finding Reliable Suppliers on Industrial Goods Sourcing Platforms in China

China has emerged as a global manufacturing hub in recent years, offering a wide range of industrial goods at competitive prices. As a result,...
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Boosting Business Success: Essential Tips for Efficient Logistics

Efficient logistics operations play a pivotal role in driving business success, particularly in industries heavily reliant on trucking, delivery, shipping, and overall supply chain...
Importance Of 3PL Logistics in Supply Chain Management

Importance Of 3PL Logistics in Supply Chain Management

3PL expansion stands for "third-party logistics," which nowadays is one of the potent tools/methods to improve efficiency in supply chain management. As the name...
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Empowering UK Enterprises with Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management

Today's rapidly evolving business landscape, enterprises in the UK require robust financial management solutions to navigate the complexities of their operations. Dynamics 365 Finance...
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Mastering ISF: 6 Best Practices for Importer Security Filing

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, international trade has taken on a whole new level of complexity. In this rapidly evolving landscape, ensuring the...
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Importance Of 3PL Logistics in Supply Chain Management

3PL expansion stands for "third-party logistics," which nowadays is one of the potent tools/methods to improve efficiency in supply chain management. As the name...
Sinosure Backed Trade Credits A Guide for Importers Dealing with Chinese Suppliers

Sinosure-Backed Trade Credits: A Guide for Importers Dealing with Chinese Suppliers

Cash flow is often a major obstacle for importers. Buying goods from abroad often means that your working capital is tied up in existing...
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On the Road Again: Putting the Rock Tour Supply Chain on Music

By Gilles Paché Rock tours attract millions of fans each year around the world. But are concertgoers aware of the logistics involved in pulling off...
The Power of VisibilityTransparency in the Textile Supply Chain 

The Power of Visibility/Transparency in the Textile Supply Chain 

The textile supply chain is complex and global, with multiple players involved at every step. From sourcing the raw materials to manufacturing and distribution,...
Multi-Echelon Replenishment and Allocation

Multi-Echelon Replenishment and Allocation

Multi-echelon replenishment and allocation (MEA) is an advanced, powerful inventory management tool designed to help companies significantly improve their inventory utilization process. MEA optimizes...
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Extreme Weather Events and their Impact on FMCG Supply Chains

By Justin Floyd The pandemic has taken much of the blame for the supply chain problems crippling the world’s economy, but a far greater challenge...
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Multi-Echelon Replenishment and Allocation

Multi-echelon replenishment and allocation (MEA) is an advanced, powerful inventory management tool designed to help companies significantly improve their inventory utilization process. MEA optimizes...
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Supply Chain Management – Greater EVA Potential than Any Other Function

Interview with Theodore P. (Ted) Stank, Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee  With the onset of the global pandemic, academic institutions have...
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The Rise and Fall of Supply Systems: From Global to Regional?

By Gilles Paché The war in Ukraine is a major geopolitical crisis whose first economic repercussions, particularly in terms of inflation, were quickly felt in...
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Ways to Grow Your Logistics Business

Running transportation & logistics software development solutions for business is no easy task. You have to be able to handle a lot of different...
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Shipment Trackers – IoT Devices Required for Today’s Supply Chain Challenges

Today’s global economy operates with high degrees of reliance on both international and local supply chain elements. Without reliable shipment trackers, you have limited...

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Environmental Heroes and Villains – What Separates Truly Sustainable Organisations from those that Play Around the Edges? 

By Giovani Palafox-Alcantar COP29 underscored the gap between climate commitments and tangible actions, reflecting both progress and significant challenges. What is the critical role of business in bridging this gap and why are some companies...
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As we move into 2025, leaders are navigating a rapidly changing economic and cultural landscape, where understanding technological innovation, shifting business models, and global trade dynamics will be crucial to long-term success. So will...